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[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ isn't entirely there even when the plane comes to a complete stop; the noise ringing in his head is as painful as he remembers it being, making him sway a bit while pressing a hand to his forehead. the world before his eyes seems to double, triple, merge back into one, then double again, while the blueprint-world throbs in noisy emptiness. makes small whimpering noises when they're walking, barely hanging onto consciousness by focusing on that comforting, erratic heartbeat he knows is near.

gropes around for a smaller hand that he knows is around (but can't remember why it would be right this moment) while mumbling absentmindedly under his breath in german, as if he's welcoming himself back home. ]

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[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ fits into him nicely within the hug, his own arms reaching around to return it. blinks at caleb's last words, slowly peeking up at him as best as possible. ]

You... don't look at me differently, then?

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ blinks. ]

. . . ? Is different. Green is not brown, but Nathan is Nathan. Sound from heart is same.

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[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ stares at him for a bit longer. puts his head back to caleb's chest, muttering to himself: ]

Of course. I'm an idiot, I should've learned that by now.

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ pauses again. feels himself blush with just one thought but doesn't allow himself to think about it too long in fear of chickening out; lifts up to press a small, soundless kiss to the junction between caleb's neck and shoulder in thanks. quickly ducks and pushes his face back into his chest, clinging on a bit tighter. ]

M-maybe I'll... s-stop using them when I'm with you...

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ blinks again, but this time in surprise at the initiative, glancing down at nathan. grips back just as firmly, however, responding to the cling. gives the head another nuzzle, reassuring him despite the question at his lips. ]

Is okay? I am okay with green or brown, but is Nathan okay?

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ just keeps himself firmly planted, still embarrassed by the gesture. gives a small nod nonetheless. ]

Y-yeah. They're a pain to put in anyway, s-so...

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ presses a small kiss to the crown of nathan's head. ]

Then is okay. Is good! Green is very nice.

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ finally feels that sheepish smile come back as his shoulders relax in relief. ]

T-thanks.

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ leans away to press another kiss, this time on nathan's forehead. ]

Bitte schön.

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ despite having heard the words several times before he feels dizzy slightly when they're said this time around. toughs it out anyway, deciding to quickly change the topic. ]

A-anyway... you uh. You used to come here often? A-at her house.

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

Ja! Hilda is team and family. I learn a lot with Hilda.

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

Oh? How long have you known her?

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

Erm. . . long time? Since my start of SAVE!

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

Oh... must've been nice to have someone to really help you along, huh?

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ nods. ]

I am not smart, but I learn from Hilda. And team. [ pauses & then corrects himself with only the slightest hitch. ] Team before new team. Is very good! I am help to new team and Nathan!

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ completely hones in on that first part for the moment, removing a hand to lightly karate chop caleb's head. ]

Stop saying you're not smart!

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ winces & leans his head away a little. ]

Ehh. . .

[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ just stares up at him with an unimpressed look on his face. ]

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ droops, looking conflicted for a moment before he shakes himself out it. ]

Es tut mir leid, Nathan.

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[prideofmusic.livejournal.com]

[ sighs and wraps his arm around him again, giving a small squeeze. ]

Just... you're not stupid. Sure, sometimes you're a little thick and don't understand things, but I--

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ stops. feels his ears and face grow warm. ]

U-um. I-- I like that. About you.

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[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ blinks for the third time in the past few minutes, tilting his head as if confirming with himself that he hadn't heard wrong. ]

[echolocating.livejournal.com]

[ then gives him a considering stare, almost uncharacteristic. the expression fades as quickly as it had come, however, face brightening with a smile as he gives a returning squeeze. ]

Danke, Nathan.

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[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ nods once but otherwise doesn't move an inch, the embarrassment of his confession still running strong. ]

[prideofpuppy.livejournal.com]

[ pulls back after he feels ready, rubbing at his nose a little to try and ward off the rosy color on his cheeks. keeps his eyes on the ground while he speaks. ]

It's been a while. Did she get lost in her own house?